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Office file iconThe Ferndale Colliery disasters 1867 & 1869 (PDF document opens in new window)

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Two Colliery disasters at Ferndale in the Rhondda Valley.

[This book provides a detailed account of two coal mine explosions at the Ferndale Colliery in Ferndale, located in the Rhondda Valley, in 1867 and 1869. It offers an insightful look into village life at the time, the working conditions, and the profound sorrow caused by the deaths of 231 miners. Featuring vivid descriptions from survivors and rescuers]

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